WhatsApp is working to improve its Favorites feature that's reportedly been under development for a while now. The feature will let users make quick calls to their important contacts and groups.
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WhatsApp is working on an option to upload high-quality photos and videos by default. The feature currently under development was discovered in WhatsApp version 2.24.5.6 beta for Android.
WhatsApp is working on a passkey functionality for beta testers on iOS, which will let them log in without passwords. It is also working on another solution to regulations by the Digital Markets Act.
The Meta-owned company WhatsApp is introducing new features for its Channels. It is now letting users add up to 16 admins, share voice updates with followers, and engage with them through polls.
Meta has been under the radar of the Turkish competition board since 2022 after it stated that Meta violated the competition law. Today, it has placed another fine that needs to be paid daily
WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.1.10.70 reveals that the instant messaging app is working on a theme customization feature. Users might be able to change the main branding color of the app in the future.
Previously, Android users got a free-of-cost storage space on Google Drive specifically for their WhatsApp chat storage. However soon, these chats will consume storage from their own Drive accounts.
WhatsApp is working on the ability to share status updates via companion phones. The feature has started rolling out to limited testers running WhatsApp version 2.24.1.4 beta for Android.
WhatsApp has started testing the ability to filter group chats in its app. Chat filters have started rolling out to some beta testers running WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.25.10.76 available on TestFlight.
WhatsApp is readying a couple of new features, including the ability to share HD media as status updates and audio feed during screen sharing. The underdevelopment features are currently in beta.
WhatsApp has done some more work on its username feature which was spotted in development earlier this year. It's working on the ability to type usernames in the search bar to find users in the app.
WhatsApp is testing a new shortcut button for its AI-powered chat feature. It is currently rolling out to some testers running WhatsApp beta for Android v2.23.24.26 available on Google Play.
WhatsApp has pushed the Voice Chat feature live today, allowing users in a Group Chat of 33 to 128 people to hop in and out of a Discord-like chat room while still being able to message in the group.
WhatsApp's search messages by date feature might arrive on Android in the coming future. The feature is currently in development and it was spotted on WhatsApp beta Android v2.23.24.16 update.
WhatsApp beta for Android has added a new functionality to go backward and forward while watching videos in the app. The feature is currently available to a limited number of beta testers.
The UK has finally passed the Online Safety Bill. It's a wide-reaching piece of legislation that aims to improve child safety online. It threatens tech bosses who don't comply with fines and jail.
WhatsApp beta for Windows 2.2342.6.0 has added the ability to text unknown phone numbers. The feature is currently available to a limited number of testers running the latest beta version of the app.
WhatsApp is rolling out view-once voice message functionality to its app on Android and iOS. According to a source, this feature is being tested in beta versions of the app on both platforms.
WhatsApp has launched a highly requested feature that allows users to add a second profile directly from within the app. Users will be able to switch between personal and work accounts on one device.
WhatsApp's updated user interface for Android has started rolling out to a limited number of beta testers. It's available in version 2.23.21.12 and newer from the Google Play Store.
Future versions of WhatsApp might make it easier to respond to media. The latest WhatsApp beta update for Android is rolling out a new reply bar for images, vidoes and GIFs to some beta testers.
As part of Meta Connect today, Meta and Microsoft announced a collaboration where Bing search will be incorporated into the new chat experiences from Meta AI on Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Meta announced some new features for the WhatsApp Business Platform that will allow businesses to offer more experiences, such as in-app ticket booking, ordering food, appointment booking, etc.
One of the most requested WhatsApp features might finally be coming soon, with the latest version of WhatsApp beta reported to have the ability to install directly to iPad devices.
A media report claimed WhatsApp is working to bring ads to its instant messaging app for the first time. However, the claims were soon disputed by WhatsApp's head in a response made on X.
Today, Meta has announced that WhatsApp will be rolling out the Channels feature across the globe, starting in India over the next few months, following a limited launch earlier this year
While the feature is not yet operational, the latest WhatsApp beta release for Android does have a new "Third-party chats" section that will eventually allow the app to get messages from other apps.
WhatsApp users can upload videos at a higher resolution when sharing them with their friends. The company has started a wider rollout of HD video support on its apps for Android and iOS.
WhatsApp is making some improvements to its Channels feature. The instant messaging app has added some advanced search filters for users to explore WhatsApp channels more efficiently.
WhatsApp beta users on Android is being tested for new features including multiple account support, new user interface using Material Design 3, community sharing, history sharing and more.
WhatsApp has launched a new version of its instant messaging app for macOS. The new app is available to download on the WhatsApp website and will be available on the Mac App Store soon.
WhatsApp is reportedly enhancing its messaging features with new text formatting tools. These tools are especially ideal for developers and anyone who uses the app for work communication.
WhatsApp is beginning to roll out the ability to share photos at HD quality, allowing for resolution to be preserved when sharing a photo, with HD video sharing to follow in the future.
WhatsApp Beta is testing a new feature that allows users to create custom stickers using AI. It uses Meta's secure technology, and users will be able to report inappropriate stickers.
WhatsApp is testing a multi-account feature for Android, allowing multiple accounts on a single device. Its availability is limited to beta, bringing flexibility to personal and work accounts.
WhatsApp introduces screen sharing and landscape mode for immersive video calls, allowing users to share screens like in Microsoft Teams. The feature is now available worldwide following beta testing.
WhatsApp is testing a new feature on its messaging app that allows group participants to join a common voice chat. The feature is currently available on WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.23.16.19.
WhatsApp is rolling out support for instant video messages on its app. The feature allows users to send short video messages and will arrive on both Android and iOS devices in the coming weeks.
Meta has released its second-quarter earnings report. It has seen an increase in revenues, an increase in users, and expects its third-quarter revenues to grow even higher to $32-34.5 billion.
The instant messaging app WhatsApp now allows users to chat with unknown phone numbers from within the app. The functionality is available on versions of WhatsApp for both Android and iOS.